Anna Sale here on the day shift.
We had a great conversation this morning about President Obama's charge to secure the world's nuclear material in four years, but we still have more questions. Which countries possess unsecured nuclear material? Where is that material located, which groups want to get their hands on it — and which groups already have their hands on it? We’re hoping to answer some of these questions with Sharon Squassoni, an expert on nuclear proliferation and prevention with the Center for Strategic and International Studies. And we’re on the hunt for an investigator who works to track down stolen nukes for some insight into what kind of detective work goes into finding and securing dangerous nuclear material.
This story out of Oklahoma also caught our eyes. A group of Republican lawmakers are proposing a new volunteer militia to defend the state's sovereignty against federal encroachment. The Colorado Attorney General told us last week that he considers the health care package an unconstitutional overreaching of federal powers. These calls for a militia take this a step farther. But not all Republicans in Oklahoma agree it's a good move. We'll talk to lawmakers about the debate in Oklahoma.
And tomorrow, we'll continue our DIY Bailout series, with a look at how you can trick yourself into saving. Takeaway contributor Beth Kobliner has a list of suggestions, but we also want to know your secrets to start the conversation. Have you found any ways to save more money? Share your tips with us today.
Comments [1]
How is what these Oklahoma yahoos advocating - a militia to resist Federal laws - not sedition?
I suppose one could believe that we've reached the point where armed resistance is necessary. It's completely insane, but one could believe it.
But I wish these guys wouldn't wuss around. If that's what they think, at least have the courage to say it out loud.
Leave a Comment
Register for your own account so you can vote on comments, save your favorites, and more. Learn more.
Please stay on topic, be civil, and be brief.
Email addresses are never displayed, but they are required to confirm your comments. Names are displayed with all comments. We reserve the right to edit any comments posted on this site. Please read the Comment Guidelines before posting. By leaving a comment, you agree to New York Public Radio's Privacy Policy and Terms Of Use.